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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955.60, 13,433.66 and 4,276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955.60, 13,433.66 and 4,276.10 is: 6,414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955.60 : 13,433.66 = 4,276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955.60/13,433.66 = 4,276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955.60x = 13,433.66 × 4,276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955.60x = 57,443,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,443,673.53/8,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.27

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